Heytesbury Church of England Primary School is looking for a friendly and dedicated Class Teacher (KS2) to support its Year 5/6 class, with effect from April 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced teacher or ECT, who is passionate about helping all pupils to reach their full potential.
Contract: Fixed-term (until 31st August 2025).
We are a caring and vibrant small primary school with mixed age classes, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. Located in the village of Heytesbury, near Warminster, Wiltshire, our school has close links with the local community and the church of St Peter & St Paul. We believe that every child has a unique brilliance waiting to be discovered, nurtured and celebrated, and encourage all our children to aim high, learn, and grow in order to reach their full potential. Our dedicated staff work hard to ensure a well-rounded education and learning environment, which supports and challenges pupils to prepare them for academic success and life as responsible, caring, and confident individuals. In 2017 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is committed to becoming a truly excellent teacher;
- Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
- Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
- Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;
- Is aware of current initiatives in KS2;
- Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
- Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
- Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
- Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.
We can offer the successful candidate:
- An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
- A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
- Opportunities for training and progression;
- The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
- A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack.
Visiting our school
Potential applicants are highly encouraged to arrange a tour to see what Heytesbury has to offer first-hand. Please contact our school admin office, to arrange a tour on 01985-840429.
Closing Date: Friday 21st March 2025 at 12pm
Interview Date: Wednesday 26th March 2025
Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.